Course Structure

It is essential that you undertake the course in the order that is listed in the course structure; pre-requisite units and co-requisite units must be completed in order to progress in your study.

It is particularly important to look at professional experience placement units and the terms in which they are offered.

Entering the course with credit for prior learning during Term 2 may impact on completing on a full time pathway due to professional experience practice units only being available once . Students are advised to commence in Term 1 if requiring a full time pathway. 

You are required to successfully complete NURS13145 Professional Experience Placement 5 in the final term of study to enable CQUniversity to recommend you for registration at the completion of your degree.

The majority of units on Bundaberg, Cairns, Townsville, Mackay and Brisbane campuses are only available online. Professional experience practice units require attendance and successful completion of safe medication administration and practical assessments at residential school/on-campus workshops prior to being eligible to attend professional experience placement.

Specific requirements for professional experience placement in some units may vary due to individual organisational requirements outside of CQUniversity control.

In line with accreditation requirements, aspects of the course may be subject to change during your enrolment. These changes may relate to course structure, unit names and content, professional experience placement hours and/or mandatory checks.

Year 2 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
NURS11172	Evidence-Based Practice in Healthcare
NURS12160	Acute Alterations in Health
NURS12162	Mental Health Nursing with Professional Experience Placement
BIOH12011	Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 1

Year 2 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
NURS12164	Professional Experience Placement 3
NURS12163	Chronic Health and Community Care
NURS12166	Contexts of Professional Nursing
BIOH12012	Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 2

Year 3 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
NURS13140	Law and Ethical Considerations in the Profession of Nursing
NURS13141	Acute Alterations in Health in Complex Care Environments
NURS13146	Professional Nursing Practice 4

Year 3 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
NURS13147	Leadership and Management in Nursing
NURS13144	Preparation for Practice as a Registered Nurse
NURS13145	Professional Experience Placement 5